The Giving Pledge

The Giving Pledge

The Giving Pledge

Overview
Date Founded

2010

Company Description

The Giving Pledge is a campaign to encourage the wealthiest people in the world to make a commitment to give most of their wealth to philanthropic causes. The campaign specifically focuses on billionaires and was made public in 2010 by Warren Buffett and Bill Gates. The Huffington Post reported in April 2012 that "81 billionaires committed to giving at least half of their fortunes to charity". As of July 2013, 113 billionaire individuals and couples and one family group have signed the pledge.

Website

https://givingpledge.org/

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The New York Times
May 28, 2019
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Washington Post Blogs
May 28, 2019
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CNBC
July 6, 2017
7 billionaires who won’t leave their fortunes to their kids
VentureBeat
April 12, 2017
When MA money goes to charity: EscrowUp closes second transaction
PR Newswire
November 10, 2015
Salient Unveils New Branding and Announces Commitment to Pledge 1%

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